Dunleith Designs and Antiques is the perfect shop for anyone looking to buy quality fine antiques and decorative arts. The prestigious company offers a tremendous value for genuine and unique fine antique furniture. By visiting their 3000 square foot showroom in Old Metarie, New Orleans, or by visiting their online store, you can be sure to find that "one of a kind" antique you have been searching for.
Ken Rogers, owner and operator of Dunleith Designs, has over 33 years of experience in the design, furniture, and decorative arts field. He also holds a BFA in Interior Design and Art History from Louisiana Tech University and is a 25 year professional member of The American Society of Interior Designers. His impressive qualifications and background ensure his clients that Dunleith Designs caries the most astounding 18th, 19th and 20th century English, French, and American antiques and accessories. Not to mention that every antique piece is personally selected by Mr. Rogers himself. Therefore, whether you are seeking dining or bedroom furniture, desks or sofas, chandeliers or artwork, Dunleith Designs will have that piece that will add historic elegance to your home.
Amongst Dunleith Designs' wide selection of antique items are beautiful French antiques. Perhaps one of the most eye catching pieces is the Childs French Antique Louis XVI Style Chair. The Louis XVI style itself is steeped in interesting history as it was first used in France in the late 1700's. As is evident in the name of the style, it began at the beginning on the reign of King Louis XVI. The King wished to begin a European movement that returned the classics to the style of furniture and decorative arts. It was during this time that the wonders of the ancients were unearthed as the remains of Herculaneum and Pompeii were discovered. The ancient style greatly influenced the style of Louis XVI furniture. Another influence of this style was Madame du Barry, the mistress of King Louis XVI.
The Louis XVI style returns to the rigor of geometric shapes inspired by the antiques found at Herculaneum and Pompeii. The structure of the furniture is redevelopment with rectilinear forms. Forms such as strict rectangle, square, round, and oval were borrowed from neo-classical architecture. The legs of the furniture incorporate elements including antique fluted foot or the square pillar. The decorative elements are also minimal. The ornaments are symmetrically shaped and inspiration is found in natural vegetation and ancient themes.
It is clear that Dunleith Designs' miniature French antique chair is one steeped in history. Yet, as well as being historic, it is elegant and beautiful. The Childs French Louis XVI Style Chair features a gorgeous taupe crackled finished and a yellow Toile covering. It measures 17"W 17"D 25"H. It would make a lovely addition to any home.
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